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Hot Hits
Washington Performing Arts: Kian Soltani
The Kennedy CenterWed. Jan 22, 2020 He joins acclaimed pianist Julio Elizalde for a program that ranges from Beethoven’s spirited fifth cello sonata to Arvo Pärt’s mesmerizing Fratres.
Maz Jobrani
The Kennedy CenterFri. Jan 31, 2020 Iranian American comedian and actor Maz Jobrani returns to the Kennedy Center.
A Motown Christmas
Signature TheatreDec. 14 – 21 The holidays get a smooth new groove when delivered motown style in a fun, upbeat and soulful yuletide treat.
Becoming Jane
National GeographicThru Jun. 1, 2020 Explore Dr. Goodall’s early years through iconic images and a multiscreen experience and venture on a 3D exploration of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park where she did her famous behavioral research on chimps.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
StrathmoreDec. 17 – 19 Join Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they set off for a magical adventure…in modern day New York City.
Step Afrika! Step Xplosion
StrathmoreSun. Jan 12, 2020 Tracing step’s roots to the African American percussive traditions of patting juba, hambone, ring shout, and tap.
NSO Pops: Game ON!
The Kennedy CenterWed. Jan 8, 2020 Mesmerizing celebration of symphonic video game music in its world premiere.
A Jazz New Year's Eve: Branford Marsalis
The Kennedy CenterTue. Dec 31 Ring in 2020 in style when our always popular A Jazz New Year’s Eve returns to the Terrace Theater.
A Chorus Line
Signature TheatreDec. 14, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020 This non-stop showcase with one of the largest casts in Signature history is the one singular sensation for the holiday season.
Gloria! A Baroque Italian Christmas
Saint Mark's Episcopal ChurchDec. 14 – 18 Folger Consort journeys to Venice for the holiday's with Vivaldi's beloved Gloria in D, RV589.
My Fair Lady
The Kennedy CenterDec. 17, 2019 – Jan. 19, 2020 From Lincoln Center Theater comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly)
Manual Cinema: No Blue Memories, The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
StrathmoreFri. Jan 24, 2020 Manual Cinema tells her story through shadow puppetry, silhouetted actors, and live music.
Spotlights
Washington Performing Arts: Midori & Thibaudet
StrathmoreSat. Jan 25, 2020
A Christmas Carol
Ford's TheatreDec. 14, 2019 – Jan. 1, 2020
Choral Arts Society of Washington: A Family Christmas
The Kennedy CenterTue. Dec 24
Washington Performing Arts: MLK Tribute Concert
The Kennedy CenterSun. Jan 26, 2020
NSO: Handel's Messiah
The Kennedy CenterDec. 19 – 22
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote
National ArchivesThru Jan. 3, 2021
National Philharmonic: Handel's Messiah
StrathmoreDec. 21 – 22
Washington Performing Arts: Kinan Azmeh CityBand
Sixth & ISat. Feb 8, 2020
Live Dangerously
National Museum of Women in the ArtsThru Jan. 20, 2020
The Second City's Love, Factually
The Kennedy CenterDec. 14 – 29
Washington Performing Arts: Anne-Sophie Mutter
The Kennedy CenterSat. Feb 1, 2020
NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops! with Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Kennedy CenterSat. Dec 14
